Media management tools provider Dalet Digital Media Systems and Front Porch Digital have announced the integration of DaletPlus and Distributed Intelligent Versatile Archive (DIVArchive). The resulting solution combines the flexibility, workflow and distribution features of DaletPlus Media Library with the powerful and seamless media management functionalities of DIVArchive.

An official release informs that broadcasters can now combine their DaletPlus Media Library systems with DIVArchive back-office storage virtualisation technology. This makes it easy for media organisations to deploy highly scalable, cost-efficient digital media libraries running over standard IT hardware.

Content is a vital asset that many broadcasters are unable to fully exploit because it can be time consuming to access and repurpose. The combination of DaletPlus Media Library and DIVArchive gives the ability to very quickly pinpoint a specific piece of content, to access it and to present it for on air play, all in one turnkey integrated solution. Front Porch Digital has stated that its partnership with Dalet broadens the role of its world class DIVArchive solutions in the broadcast industry.

DIVArchive simplifies the implementation and maintenance of complex digital archives. It provides reliable and secure file management across on-line, near-line and off-line storage systems. Thanks to its central administration console, it can be easily configured to grow from entry-level to enterprise-wide systems, adds the release.

DaletPlus Media Library offers broadcasters, post-production facilities and media companies a cost effective, turn-key solution for managing and archiving vast amounts of media assets. Because of its uniquely flexible metadata and workflow engines, it can be rapidly customised for any operation. Its scalability and distribution plug-ins guarantee a rapid return on investment, the release informs.

Front Porch Digital claims to be transforming the digital world by developing unique software and services that convert audio, video, images, text and data into digital formats. These enable searching, browsing, editing, storage and on-demand delivery of content in nearly any other digital format through a single capture.